Helen Forrest (April 12, 1917 – July 11, 1999) was an American singer.
She served as the "girl singer" for three of the most popular big bands of the Swing Era (Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, and Harry James), thus, earning the reputation as "the voice of the name bands."
Read more about Helen Forrest: Childhood, 1930s: Early Career, 1938-1943: Shaw, Goodman, & James, 1944-1960s: Solo Career, 1970s-1990s: Later Years & Retirement, Death, Relationships, Quote, Legacy
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“Excuse me while I slip into something more comfortable.”
—H. Behn, screenwriter, H. Eastabrook, screenwriter, and J.M. March, screenwriter. Howard Hughes, J. Whale, M. Nielan, and L. Reed. Helen (Jean Harlow)
“Stupid is as stupid does.”
—Eric Roth, U.S. screenwriter. Directed by Robert Zemekis. Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks)